Senior Java Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
About the Role
As a Senior Java Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications using Java technologies, microservices architecture, and OpenText Exstream solutions. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with business analysts, architects, product owners, offshore teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality technology solutions.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead and mentor a team of Java developers across application development, enhancements, testing, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
- Build and maintain batch processing solutions, data transformation services, XML-to-JSON conversion capabilities, and integration components.
- Develop and support OpenText Exstream solutions for document composition, customer communication management, print workflows, and archival integrations.
- Drive CI/CD implementation, release management, cloud migration, deployment automation, version upgrades, and platform modernization initiatives while promoting engineering best practices.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Calgary, Alberta. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- 8+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise applications, including production deployments, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and issue resolution.
- Strong experience with OpenText Exstream or HP Exstream customer communication management platforms.
- Proficiency in Oracle, PL/SQL, Unix Shell scripting, and relational database technologies including SQL Server and MongoDB.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools including Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, TeamCity, Maven, Gradle, OpenShift, AWS, and Ansible.
- Experience leading development activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting release management, and collaborating with business and vendor stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and prompting techniques, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude, as part of the software development lifecycle.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience working within trading or capital markets environments.
- Experience leading Java modernization, cloud migration, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Strong background in API development, batch processing, and enterprise integration solutions.
- Experience supporting large-scale customer communication management platforms and document processing systems.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative software delivery practices.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.